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Murudeshwar

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(Murudeshwar is also known as Murudeswar / Murudeshwara)
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Fast Facts
State: Karnataka
District: Uttara Kannada
Famous for/as: Pilgrim, Beaches
Languages: Tulu, Kannada, Hindi
Best Season: Oct - Mar
Weather: Summer 22-40°C, Winter 10-32°C
Altitude: 0 m
Pincode: 581350
STD code: 08385
Murudeshwar, the pilgrimage paradise and a scenic holy place, has recently shot into prominence as one of the loveliest spots in Karnataka. The tiny town of Murudeshwar, home to a huge Shiva temple, is also home to a sizable Muslim and Christian population. This is really a secular village and people of this small town live in harmony. The place is sanctified by a piece of the Pranalinga of Mahabaleshwara and has some beautiful carvings and statues. Bounded by the shimmering sea and rolling hills, the place is a favorite picnic spot.

One can enter Murudeshwar from the Bhatkal-Honnavar National Highway through a specially erected big entrance decorated with intricate carvings. Murudeshwar symbolises the past glory of Hinduism. It is centered on the splendid Murudeshwar temple atop a hillock overlooking the Arabian Sea.

Bounded by the shimmering sea and rolling hills, Murudeshwar is the sort of place which makes you contemplate about life and what it means to you.

The sea is an intrinsic part of the temple scape at Murudeshwar. The sea surrounds the temple towering on the small hill called Kanduka Giri on three sides. A huge 15 m statue of Shiva towers over the town and has an overwhelming presence. The statue, which is only a couple of years old, is in a complex, which encompasses the 500-year-old Shiva temple.

One is greeted with the bewitching beauty of the surroundings as one reaches the top of the hillock. The vast stretches of silvery sands with the Sahyadri mountains framed into the background, the coconut trees dancing to the tunes of the billows, rose of boats dancing and drifting towards the shore, the sun looking like a ball of fire just before the sunset and then sinking into the sea - all weave a magic spell and make the viewers forget themselves.

There is also a huge fort behind the temple believed to be renovated by Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore.

Must See/Do: Murudeshwar Temple

Destinations in this region: Bhatkal

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Murudeshwara – Realize Your Atma

  by Akshay Balraj  on Apr 29, 2010
Murudeshwara is must see place for all the history buffs and travelers alike! Visit this place to cleanse your soul and fill it up with peace & happiness!

Travel within city


Murudeshwar is coastal town known for its temples and beaches. Travelers can move around the city using some of the local means of transport. Some of them are buses, auto rickshaws and taxis. The nearest airport is at Goa and this is the best option for travelers who are arriving by are. Travelers can take a taxi from Goa to Murudeshwar. The drive is around 220 km and taxis charge around Rs 2500 for the trip.

Taxi


The nearest railway station is at Hubli which is around 215 km from Murudeshwar and the drive takes around 4 hours. There are many taxis that can be hired from outside the railway station and they are usually reliable and cost around Rs 2200.

Bus


Buses in Murudeshwar are frequent and can be hailed of the road. They connect most parts of the town and are cheap. They may be crowded due to the number of pilgrims who visit the area. Tickets are very cheap and cost less than Rs 20 to go around the city.

Auto Rickshaw


Auto rickshaws can also be hailed of the road and the prices are negotiable. They are a quick and easy way of getting around the city, and there are no separate night fares. Taxis are available through the local hotels and they have to be booked in advance.

Hotels


You can find 3 hotels in Murudeshwar under following categories:

Blogs


   

Trip to Coastal Karnataka

   travelsang.blogspot.com
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No doubt, awsome place. In my list of place to visit......................
Posted by Shivani 7 months ago Reply     Report as spam
Ita awesome place...We have just had a trip of this.
Posted by Deepak Singh 10 months ago Reply     Report as spam
Its a wonderful place! We enjoyed picnic to Murudeshwar last year. Om Namah Shivaya
Posted by Hemachandra Shettigar 3 year, 38 days ago Reply     Report as spam
it's a beautiful occasion for summer holidays. lord shiva temple is magnificent and tallest shiva temple & gopuram in the world.
Posted by ravi chandra 3 year, 2 months ago Reply     Report as spam
seems it is a very good picnic spot

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